Design Direction

December 2, 2009 · Posted in Design Direction, Painting design ideas

Do you have a challenging space or need some design guidance? Design Direction is a chance for you to submit photos or videos of your design challenge(s) and a Vastu interior designer will provide you with some help. Every Wednesday we will feature one reader’s submission.

“Hello Designers! I am in LOVE with this orange paint I came across while shopping at the hardware store. I am thinking I’d like to use the paint as an accent wall in my kitchen. The kitchen area is pretty devoid of color right now, so I think it’ll be a fun punch of color. If I use the orange as an accent color, what color should I paint the other walls?”

Krissy says…

I see you’re not afraid of color! This a bold color and a kitchen is a great place to take color up a notch. I definitely agree that the color should be used on an accent wall and not go on all the walls in the space. For the non-accent walls, I’d suggest you paint them a soft, warm brown tone like Benjamin Moore ‘Blond Wood‘ or ‘Squire Hill Buff‘.